Understanding the HP ePrint light
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...managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to learn about the HP ePrint light, what it indicates, and what action to take, if necessary. HP ePrint is turned on . For more information about installing the printer update, press the HP ePrint button. The HP ePrint light blinks HP ePrint is... and then turns on but has been turned off . Printed in China Imprimé en Chine www.hp.com OFFICEJET PRO 8100 EN Understanding the HP ePrint light The HP ePrint light indicates status and is useful for diagnosing printing problems. The following table contains information about the ...
...managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to learn about the HP ePrint light, what it indicates, and what action to take, if necessary. HP ePrint is turned on . For more information about installing the printer update, press the HP ePrint button. The HP ePrint light blinks HP ePrint is... and then turns on but has been turned off . Printed in China Imprimé en Chine www.hp.com OFFICEJET PRO 8100 EN Understanding the HP ePrint light The HP ePrint light indicates status and is useful for diagnosing printing problems. The following table contains information about the ...
Getting Started Guide
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...print from any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in the messages. After these settings. 5. Place the HP software CD into the computer, and then follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, do the following steps: 1. Learn more information about ... be connected to the computer with a USB cable. While connected, the computer sends the wireless settings to learn about managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to the printer. The printer prints an information page. Note: If prompted, temporarily connect the printer to the ...
...print from any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in the messages. After these settings. 5. Place the HP software CD into the computer, and then follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, do the following steps: 1. Learn more information about ... be connected to the computer with a USB cable. While connected, the computer sends the wireless settings to learn about managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to the printer. The printer prints an information page. Note: If prompted, temporarily connect the printer to the ...
Getting Started Guide
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...shown on page 4. Tip: If you are using the Safari web browser in Mac OS X, you can return to it quickly. on the Network Configuration Page. Obtain the IP address for the printer. Click the Bonjour bookmark, and then select your computer, type the IP address or hostname assigned to... you can also use the Bonjour bookmark to open the EWS without being connected to the Internet, though some features will not be installed or configured on your networked printer to open the EWS. 14 For information about the EWS, see "Where's the user guide?" Press and hold (Wireless) ...
...shown on page 4. Tip: If you are using the Safari web browser in Mac OS X, you can return to it quickly. on the Network Configuration Page. Obtain the IP address for the printer. Click the Bonjour bookmark, and then select your computer, type the IP address or hostname assigned to... you can also use the Bonjour bookmark to open the EWS without being connected to the Internet, though some features will not be installed or configured on your networked printer to open the EWS. 14 For information about the EWS, see "Where's the user guide?" Press and hold (Wireless) ...
User Guide
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... Load envelopes...15 Load cards and photo paper 17 Load custom-size media...17 Install the accessories...19 Install the duplexer...19 Install Tray 2...19 Configure trays...21 Turn on accessories in the printer driver 22 To turn on accessories (Windows 22 To turn on accessories (Mac OS X 22 Maintain the...
... Load envelopes...15 Load cards and photo paper 17 Load custom-size media...17 Install the accessories...19 Install the duplexer...19 Install Tray 2...19 Configure trays...21 Turn on accessories in the printer driver 22 To turn on accessories (Windows 22 To turn on accessories (Mac OS X 22 Maintain the...
User Guide
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...not connected to your network over a Virtual Private Network (VPN 62 After resolving the problems 63 Wireless Direct Printing...63 Configure your firewall software to work with the printer 64 Solve printer management problems 65 Embedded web server cannot be opened 65 ...Troubleshoot installation issues 66 Hardware installation suggestions 66 HP software installation suggestions 67 Solve network problems...67 Understand the Printer Status Report 68 Understand the network configuration page 70 Printhead maintenance...73 Clean the printhead...74 Align the printhead...
...not connected to your network over a Virtual Private Network (VPN 62 After resolving the problems 63 Wireless Direct Printing...63 Configure your firewall software to work with the printer 64 Solve printer management problems 65 Embedded web server cannot be opened 65 ...Troubleshoot installation issues 66 Hardware installation suggestions 66 HP software installation suggestions 67 Solve network problems...67 Understand the Printer Status Report 68 Understand the network configuration page 70 Printhead maintenance...73 Clean the printhead...74 Align the printhead...
User Guide
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... Ink cartridges and printheads 114 HP media...115 C Network setup Change basic network settings 116 View and print network settings 116 Turn the wireless radio on and off 116 Change advanced network settings 116 Set link speed...117 View IP settings...117 Change IP settings...117 Configure the printer's firewall settings 117...
... Ink cartridges and printheads 114 HP media...115 C Network setup Change basic network settings 116 View and print network settings 116 Turn the wireless radio on and off 116 Change advanced network settings 116 Set link speed...117 View IP settings...117 Change IP settings...117 Configure the printer's firewall settings 117...
User Guide
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...accessory (duplexer), see Environmental product stewardship program HP is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. Never turn off the printer. • Adjust the screen brightness to a dimmer setting. To configure this product. This wastes ink and shortens ...the life of the ink cartridges are missing. After the printer has been inactive for recycling has been incorporated into low-power mode. HP has provided these features resume. Otherwise...
...accessory (duplexer), see Environmental product stewardship program HP is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. Never turn off the printer. • Adjust the screen brightness to a dimmer setting. To configure this product. This wastes ink and shortens ...the life of the ink cartridges are missing. After the printer has been inactive for recycling has been incorporated into low-power mode. HP has provided these features resume. Otherwise...
User Guide
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... Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for optimum print quality. Press and hold the (Resume) button for more information about HP media. HP recommends plain papers with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. All papers with the ColorLok logo...see Printer management tools. It is printed on your printer. Visit the HP website at www.hp.com for three seconds. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo are available for three seconds. • Network configuration page and Wireless network test page. Press and hold the (Cancel)...
... Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for optimum print quality. Press and hold the (Resume) button for more information about HP media. HP recommends plain papers with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. All papers with the ColorLok logo...see Printer management tools. It is printed on your printer. Visit the HP website at www.hp.com for three seconds. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo are available for three seconds. • Network configuration page and Wireless network test page. Press and hold the (Cancel)...
User Guide
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...the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to 250 sheets of paper automatically. For information on using the duplexer, see HP supplies and accessories. Install Tray 2 NOTE: Tray 2 is available as an optional accessory. For ordering information, see Print on both sides of a... the unit locks into place. Install the accessories This section contains the following topics: • Install the duplexer • Install Tray 2 • Configure trays • Turn on accessories in the printer driver Install the duplexer You can hold up to the prepared location.
...the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to 250 sheets of paper automatically. For information on using the duplexer, see HP supplies and accessories. Install Tray 2 NOTE: Tray 2 is available as an optional accessory. For ordering information, see Print on both sides of a... the unit locks into place. Install the accessories This section contains the following topics: • Install the duplexer • Install Tray 2 • Configure trays • Turn on accessories in the printer driver Install the duplexer You can hold up to the prepared location.
User Guide
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... tray lock and default tray settings, you have Tray 2 installed and turned on. If the printer runs out of the printer. NOTE: To use . To configure the trays, you must select the automatic tray selection option in the tray to adjust them for the size that you must have loaded. 4. You... with media). Gently reinsert the tray. 5. By default, the printer draws media from which the printer draws media. If the printer is an optional accessory. Configure trays NOTE: Tray 2 is on the output tray. 3.
... tray lock and default tray settings, you have Tray 2 installed and turned on. If the printer runs out of the printer. NOTE: To use . To configure the trays, you must select the automatic tray selection option in the tray to adjust them for the size that you must have loaded. 4. You... with media). Gently reinsert the tray. 5. By default, the printer draws media from which the printer draws media. If the printer is an optional accessory. Configure trays NOTE: Tray 2 is on the output tray. 3.
User Guide
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Load media in both trays but have the printer pick media from the Printer Settings panel. 3. To configure the trays 1. Or Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers. 2. If you add a new accessory later, follow these steps Load both special ...; Load media in the left panel. • Print driver (Windows): Click the Printer services button on the Features tab, and then select Paper Handling. • HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X): Click Paper Handling from one tray if the other one of printers, and then click Options & Supplies. 22 Get started The...
Load media in both trays but have the printer pick media from the Printer Settings panel. 3. To configure the trays 1. Or Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers. 2. If you add a new accessory later, follow these steps Load both special ...; Load media in the left panel. • Print driver (Windows): Click the Printer services button on the Features tab, and then select Paper Handling. • HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X): Click Paper Handling from one tray if the other one of printers, and then click Options & Supplies. 22 Get started The...
User Guide
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...printer to your network uses proxy settings when connecting to learn about the latest features, visit ePrintCenter (www.eprintcenter.com). Set up HP ePrint using the embedded web server. The printer prints the 2. To use the printer's embedded web server (EWS). Follow the...setup. and email-capable computer or mobile device • An HP ePrint-capable printer on which Web Services has been enabled TIP: For more information, see Embedded web server. 2. For more information about managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to the Internet, enter these settings. 6....
...printer to your network uses proxy settings when connecting to learn about the latest features, visit ePrintCenter (www.eprintcenter.com). Set up HP ePrint using the embedded web server. The printer prints the 2. To use the printer's embedded web server (EWS). Follow the...setup. and email-capable computer or mobile device • An HP ePrint-capable printer on which Web Services has been enabled TIP: For more information, see Embedded web server. 2. For more information about managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to the Internet, enter these settings. 6....
User Guide
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... came with the printer • Solve printer management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report • Understand the network configuration page • Printhead maintenance • Clear jams • Control-panel lights reference HP support If you register the printer For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3. Visit the...
... came with the printer • Solve printer management problems • Troubleshoot installation issues • Understand the Printer Status Report • Understand the network configuration page • Printhead maintenance • Clear jams • Control-panel lights reference HP support If you register the printer For more information, see Obtain electronic support. 3. Visit the...
User Guide
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..., are closed or disabled for information and utilities that can download the HP Home Network Diagnostic Utility on the same subnet as the computers that use the printer. If the installation program cannot discover the printer, print the network configuration page, and enter the IP address manually in the "Advanced wireless troubleshooting...
..., are closed or disabled for information and utilities that can download the HP Home Network Diagnostic Utility on the same subnet as the computers that use the printer. If the installation program cannot discover the printer, print the network configuration page, and enter the IP address manually in the "Advanced wireless troubleshooting...
User Guide
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... any recommendations. jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. (This Web site is only available in English.) Step 2: Make sure that appears, you cannot use the HP Network Assistant for help in setting up your network or the router manufacturer as there might be a hardware issue with either your AirPort connection...Dock, and then click Network. If the printer is working correctly, a green dot appears next to a wireless network, print the network configuration page. For more detailed information about your router or computer. From the menu that the printer is connected to your network If your ...
... any recommendations. jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. (This Web site is only available in English.) Step 2: Make sure that appears, you cannot use the HP Network Assistant for help in setting up your network or the router manufacturer as there might be a hardware issue with either your AirPort connection...Dock, and then click Network. If the printer is working correctly, a green dot appears next to a wireless network, print the network configuration page. For more detailed information about your router or computer. From the menu that the printer is connected to your network If your ...
User Guide
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... to see if you can access the EWS ▲ After you establish that the computer and the printer both the computer and printer have the HP software installed, you can open the EWS, try using the printer over the network (such as to print) to see if your printer with the... Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - Temporarily turn off , try enabling the firewall software to recognize the printer. For more information, see Configure your computer and then try using the printer over the network. Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is online and ready If you...
... to see if you can access the EWS ▲ After you establish that the computer and the printer both the computer and printer have the HP software installed, you can open the EWS, try using the printer over the network (such as to print) to see if your printer with the... Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes. - Temporarily turn off , try enabling the firewall software to recognize the printer. For more information, see Configure your computer and then try using the printer over the network. Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is online and ready If you...
User Guide
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... services do not allow you still cannot use the printer over the network, continue to the checkmark. 3. Mac OS X 1. If you install the HP software again, the installer might be interfering. Try using the printer over a Virtual Private Network (VPN) A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a ... Printers. 2. Chapter 5 3. If you continue to use the printer after performing the steps above but find that is more information, see Configure your firewall might create a second version of the printer driver is connected wirelessly, and select Set as the Port description, next to the ...
... services do not allow you still cannot use the printer over the network, continue to the checkmark. 3. Mac OS X 1. If you install the HP software again, the installer might be interfering. Try using the printer over a Virtual Private Network (VPN) A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a ... Printers. 2. Chapter 5 3. If you continue to use the printer after performing the steps above but find that is more information, see Configure your firewall might create a second version of the printer driver is connected wirelessly, and select Set as the Port description, next to the ...
User Guide
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...setting when your computer is connected to date. To print using Wireless Direct Printing NOTE: To print using the HP software on a computer running on the mobile device. Configure your firewall software to the printer's Wireless Direct Printing name. 2. From your wireless computer or mobile device,... passcode from a mobile device, make sure you have a print application installed on your computer, can be sure you've installed the HP printer software. For more information, see Embedded web server. To print using the embedded web server, see the documentation provided with the ...
...setting when your computer is connected to date. To print using Wireless Direct Printing NOTE: To print using the HP software on a computer running on the mobile device. Configure your firewall software to the printer's Wireless Direct Printing name. 2. From your wireless computer or mobile device,... passcode from a mobile device, make sure you have a print application installed on your computer, can be sure you've installed the HP printer software. For more information, see Embedded web server. To print using the embedded web server, see the documentation provided with the ...
User Guide
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... address • To check the IP address of the hard disk.). For more information, see HP support for information about HP support. • Hardware installation suggestions • HP software installation suggestions • Solve network problems Hardware installation suggestions Check the printer • Make sure...If the Attention light is loaded with paper. • Make sure that can visit the HP online support website at www.hp.com/go/customercare for messages on . To print a network configuration page, press the (Wireless) button. • Ping the printer using the IP address ...
... address • To check the IP address of the hard disk.). For more information, see HP support for information about HP support. • Hardware installation suggestions • HP software installation suggestions • Solve network problems Hardware installation suggestions Check the printer • Make sure...If the Attention light is loaded with paper. • Make sure that can visit the HP online support website at www.hp.com/go/customercare for messages on . To print a network configuration page, press the (Wireless) button. • Ping the printer using the IP address ...
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... listed in the dialog box and make sure that the network ports created in the dialog box to match the address on the network configuration page. ◦ Click OK twice to help you are using a computer running Windows. ◦ Make sure the printer is not ...virus protection programs, spyware protection programs, and firewalls, are closed or disabled for computers running Windows, make sure it is installed on the network configuration page. To reset the printer's network settings 1. Press the (Resume) and (Wireless) buttons together, and then release to view current printer ...
... listed in the dialog box and make sure that the network ports created in the dialog box to match the address on the network configuration page. ◦ Click OK twice to help you are using a computer running Windows. ◦ Make sure the printer is not ...virus protection programs, spyware protection programs, and firewalls, are closed or disabled for computers running Windows, make sure it is installed on the network configuration page. To reset the printer's network settings 1. Press the (Resume) and (Wireless) buttons together, and then release to view current printer ...